Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon X-Perience

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,423kg3,137lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
28.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
1,423 kg
3,137 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI7.8 s
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,423 kg
3,137 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
CO2 score
112 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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